The science behind climate extremes is fascinating and diverse.
Our experts love to share their work with the media, websites like The Conversation and here at climateextremes.org.au – here’s some of their latest articles.
Note: sometimes we also share work and articles from researchers and organisations not directly affiliated or funded by our Centre. We love to share interesting work done by others in our field. If you’d like to share or adapt our work, please get in touch – email clex@unsw.edu.au
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Dr Chiara Holgate announced as a superstar of STEM
Dr Chiara Holgate has been announced as one of Australia’s newest Superstars of STEM.
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Think storms are getting worse? Rapid rain bursts in Sydney have become at least 40% more intense in 2 decades: The Conversation
An intensification of 40% in only two decades means we must re-evaluate existing flood-control systems and standards. We also need to explore whether it is happening elsewhere or unique to Sydney.
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Rapid rain bursts in Sydney have intensified by 40% in 2 decades
The findings have major implications for Sydney’s preparedness for flash flooding and associated impacts in the future.
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What is a rapid rain burst?
What are rapid rain bursts? A rapid rain burst is a short period of extreme rain occurring over a duration of about 10 minutes.
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3 things a climate scientist wants world leaders to know ahead of COP27
Climate change will get only worse. Every year of delay makes it much harder to prevent the most dangerous climate projections becoming a reality.
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Farm floods will hit food supplies and drive up prices. Farmers need help to adapt as weather extremes worsen
Until we reach net-zero emissions globally, the planet will continue to warm and climate extremes will become more likely and more severe in many regions.